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This Concept Map has information related to: Zoom-Cancer-Colon-Colorectal, Colon / Colorectal Cancer symptoms 1. Narrow stools; 2. Bowel Habits change; 3. Diarrhea or Constipation; 4. Red or dark blood in stool; 5. Abdominal Pain, Cramps, Bloating; 6. Weakness /Fatigue; 7. Breath shortness; 8. Other conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)/ Ulcerative colitis/ Peptic Ulcer, Colon / Colorectal Cancer is prevented by Regular medical Checkups; Avoid Fat diets; Eat high fibre foods, Whole Grains, Colon / Colorectal Cancer caused by 1. High Fat Diets; (Fat metabolism breakdown- products are carcinogenous or cancer causing chemicals); 2. Colon Polyps (caused by chromosome defects leading to uncontrolled cell growth); 3. Chronic ulcer- ative colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of colon); 4. Person's genetic background, Colon / Colorectal Cancer symptoms 9. Colon Cancer symptoms develop after several years; 10. Right Colon Cancer causes Anemia due to Blood loss over a long period; 11. Narrower left colon's cancer causes partial or complete bowel obstruction resulting in constipation/ narrow stools; 12. Bright red blood in stool due to growth at the end of left colon or rectum, Colon / Colorectal Cancer treatment Consult Doctor (Oncologist), * Diagnosis & Locating Tumor by: Barium Enema x-ray /Colonoscopy/ Stool Occult Blood Test; * Confirmation by: Biopsies; * Staging (spread) Test by: Chest x-ray, Ultrasonography, CAT Scan of Lungs, Liver, Abdomen; Treatment: Early detection and surgical removal of colon polyps; Drug: Bevacizumab
